Manufactured by:
DENTSPLY Professional
1301 Smile Way
York, PA 17404, USA
© 2018 Dentsply Sirona
Printed in U.S.A. Form No. 480652 Rev. 1 (0518)
Reprocessing Instructions
Important:
Use only products recommended by Dentsply
Sirona to routinely clean and lubricate your Nupro RDH™
Handpiece.
There are two Maintenance procedures for your Nupro RDH™
handpiece: (1) for maintenance using the Midwest Plus™
Maintenance Kit; (2) for maintenance using Midwest Plus™
Aerosol Spray. Follow the appropriate maintenance procedure
below before using your new RDH handpiece.
This procedure recommends the steps to follow between
patient use to prevent cross-contamination and to ensure
continued trouble-free operation of the handpiece:
5. Apply one drop of Midwest Plus Handpiece Lubricant on
gears inside head. DO NOT fill head full, as excess lubricant
will leak from seal.
Drive
Air
Tube
(Gold)
1. Maintenance Using
Midwest Plus™ Maintenance Kit
Clean External Surface
1. Remove prophy cup by holding sheath of handpiece and
rotating cup in counterclockwise direction.
2. Disconnect handpiece from its supply hose. Spray exterior
surface of handpiece with Midwest Plus™ Handpiece Cleaner.
3. Scrub and rinse external surfaces of handpiece under warm
tap water.
4. Thoroughly dry using gauze, paper towel or air syringe.
Lubricate and Expel
1. Place three drops of Midwest Plus Handpiece Lubricant into
drive air tube (above).
2. Run handpiece on Midwest Handpiece Air Station or other
air source until it reaches normal speed. This ensures that
the internal working parts of the motor are completely
lubricated. Wipe off any excess lubricant on outside of
handpiece with dry 2x2 or tissue.
3. Proceed to Sterilization.
2. Maintenance Using
Midwest Plus™ Aerosol Spray
Scrub and Rinse
1. Remove prophy cup by holding sheath of handpiece and
rotating cup in counterclockwise direction.
2. Disconnect handpiece from its supply hose.
3. Scrub and rinse external surfaces of handpiece under warm
tap water. Use sponge to scrub.
4. Dry thoroughly using gauze, paper towel or air syringe.
Clean • Lubricate • Expel
1. Clean and lubricate with one quick spray of Midwest Plus™
Aerosol Spray using the Midwest Backend Attachment
nozzle into the drive air tube of the handpiece. The drive air
tube is the shorter of the two larger tubes and is gold on
many handpieces.
2. Run the handpiece on Midwest Handpiece Air Station or
other air source for 30 seconds or until normal speed is
reached, and all excess spray is expelled. Dry thoroughly.
3. Proceed to Sterilization.
Sterilization
Enclose the handpiece in a sterilization pouch intended for
steam sterilization. Place the pouched handpiece into the steam
sterilizer per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Gravity Steam Sterilization
Full cycle: 121°C (250°F) for 30 minutes
Full cycle: 132 °C (270°F) for 15 minutes
Dynamic Air Removal
Full cycle: 132°C (270°F) for 4 minutes
Full Cycle: 135°C (275°F) for 3 minutes
Keep handpiece in sterilization pouch until ready to use in the
operatory. No further lubrication is required before use.
Other Maintenance
Weekly or as needed: Place two drops of lubricant on swivel
junction (as shown). Twist swivel to work lubricant into
junction. Wipe handpiece clean.
6. Apply one drop of Midwest Plus Handpiece Lubricant to
gear teeth on handpiece sheath.
7. Reassemble and continue with “Sterilization” in the
Maintenance procedure.
Repair
Should your Nupro RDH™ Handpiece need repair, call
1-800-800-7202 to schedule a free pick-up.
Send to:
Dentsply Sirona
Attn: Air Repair
500 W. College Ave
York, PA 17401
Provide the following information for your repair:
Your complete name and address
Dealer name and address
Nature of repair
Air Repair offers:
• Repairs DOOR TO DOOR IN 2 BUSINESS DAYS
• Genuine Parts
• Expert Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
• Repair Service Warranty equal to the new product warranty
Parts
REF
Midwest Plus
8 oz. Spray Cleaner
380145
Maintenance Kit
& 2 oz. Lubricant Dropper
Midwest Plus
8 oz. Spray Bottle
380140
Handpiece Cleaner
Midwest Plus
2 oz. Dropper
380130
Handpiece Lubricant
Midwest Plus
Cleaner/Lubricant
380080
Aerosol Spray
(does not include nozzle)
Nozzle for Midwest
Midwest Backend/
380086
Plus Aerosol Spray
Attachment
Midwest Handpiece
includes box of 12
380800
Air Station
FREE Spray Guards
Midwest
Box of 100
380150
Spray Guards
Spray Tips for
pkg. of 6
380986
Midwest Plus 8 oz.
Spray Cleaner
Prophy Head Wrench
230611
Color Bands,
Orange 760011R Red 760012R
set of 6 Yellow 760013R
Violet 760014R
Blue 760015R
Green 760016R
The Nupro RDH™ Hygienist Handpiece is compatible with a
wide range of disposable prophy angles and prophy cups/
brushes.
Please see our website at dentsplysirona.com or contact your
local Dentsply Sirona Customer Support Center.
Warranty
Your Nupro RDH™ Handpiece is guaranteed to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2)
years from its date of purchase — provided that the air motor
has been operated and maintained as prescribed in these
instructions (at the discretion of Dentsply Sirona) and has not
been subjected to apparent misuse, abuse or accident. All
questionable, defective, or loose parts must be returned to the
dealer, with air motor and proof of purchase, transportation
prepaid.
(FOR Nupro RDH™ WITH RIGHT ANGLE ATTACHMENT ONLY
REF 740020 / 740030)
Every 40 prophies, or once a week:
1. Unscrew angle from handpiece.
2. Place angle in beaker of Midwest Plus Handpiece Cleaner
and ultrasonically clean for ten minutes.
3. Scrub and rinse under warm tap water.
4. Dry thoroughly.
